What this covers
Home nursing is the delivery of nursing care in the patient's own home. It covers wound care and dressings, giving prescribed injections, care for bedbound patients, taking samples, and teaching family members how to help. In Portugal this care may only be provided by nurses registered with the Ordem dos Enfermeiros, the national nursing body.
What people ask for most
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Administering prescribed injections
- Care after surgery at home
- Taking blood or other samples
- Care for bedbound patients
- Preventing and treating pressure sores
- Teaching family carers
- Checking blood pressure and glucose
Timing and emergencies
Home nursing does not replace emergency care. For chest pain, breathing difficulty, bleeding that will not stop or sudden confusion, call 112. For planned care, keep the discharge letter, the medication list and the prescriptions for dressing materials to hand, because that is what lets a first visit be arranged without losing days.
How to choose well
- Ask for the professional licence and confirm the registration with the Ordem dos Enfermeiros
- Describe the clinical situation in detail and show the discharge letter before booking
- Confirm who supplies dressing materials and what you have to buy yourself
- Agree the visit frequency, the times and who to contact between visits
How it works on HomeFix
- Post your taskDescribe what you need, where and when. Takes under a minute.
- Receive offersProfessionals in your area reply with price and availability.
- Choose your professionalCompare profiles, reviews, work photos and ratings.
- Agree directlyTalk in chat or by phone and settle the details between you.
- Job donePay the professional directly and leave your review.
This service across the island
Pick a municipality to see what is most in demand there.
FunchalCâmara de LobosMachicoSanta CruzCaniçoSantanaRibeira BravaPonta do SolCalhetaSão VicentePorto Moniz
Frequently asked questions
Does HomeFix check that a nurse is registered?
No. HomeFix is an app for direct contact: it does not employ nurses, validate professional licences or supervise clinical care. The check is yours to make and it is straightforward. Ask to see the professional licence, confirm the name and number, and verify the registration with the Ordem dos Enfermeiros before the first visit.
What can be done at home and what cannot?
Dressings, prescribed injections, care for bedbound patients, sample collection and monitoring of vital signs are all routine at home. Unstable conditions, tests that need hospital equipment and emergencies must be handled in a health facility. If you are unsure which applies, describe the case to the nurse before booking.
How much does a home nursing visit cost in Madeira?
You and the nurse agree the fee directly, usually per visit. It depends on the procedure, how long it takes, the distance to your parish and whether visits are daily or occasional. Ask whether materials are included or bought separately, because that changes how offers compare. HomeFix takes no commission.
How do I find a home nurse outside Funchal?
Post the job on HomeFix with the parish, the type of care and how often it is needed. Away from the capital, distances and mountain roads reduce the number of nurses available, so post a few days ahead whenever the care is planned rather than sudden. Confirm the professional licence before the first visit.